2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 2001 Ascari Ecosse and 2001 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2001 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ascari | Bentley |
Model | Ecosse | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 6746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 875 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |