2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 152 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
