2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Saab 05-Sep 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 248 more horse power than 2001 Saab 05-Sep. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Saab 05-Sep.
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 Saab 05-Sep, 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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saab 05-Sep. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Bentley | Saab |
Model | Continental | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |