2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 243 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon 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 640 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Leon 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 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Continental | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
