2000 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Opel | Bentley |
| Model | Corsa | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
