2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1964 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 665 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 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 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Continental | 7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2230 mm |