2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Opel Omega
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 Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega 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 279 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 765 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |