2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 109 kg more than 2011 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | GMC |
Model | Continental | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2032 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3645 mm |