2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Mazda | Bentley |
| Model | Familia | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |
