2000 Lada Samara vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1360 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Lada | Bentley |
| Model | Samara | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
