2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 727 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Continental | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
