2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Buick Cielo
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Cielo 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 170 more horse power than 2000 Buick Cielo. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Buick Cielo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Cielo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Cielo. (387 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2000 Buick Cielo | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | Cielo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 387 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |