2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 942 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman 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, 2013 Mini Countryman 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Bentley | Mini |
| Model | Continental | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2595 mm |
