2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. 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 307 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1999 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
