2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 12 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (390 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 383 kg more than 2012 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
Model | Continental | FX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5026 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |