2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti QX56. (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Continental | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3076 mm |
