2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 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 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 333 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1394 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 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 Opel Corsa, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 44 L |
