2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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 359 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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 759 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Continental | Samurai |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |