2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 (380 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol 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 (717 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (399 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3075 mm |
