2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Renault Vel Satis 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 273 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. 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, 2001 Renault Vel Satis, 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Vel Satis has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Vel Satis 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 Vel Satis | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |