2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 322 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental | Golf |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 184 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 | 1258 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |