2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Ginetta G40
To start off, 2003 Ginetta G40 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 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1634 kg more than 2003 Ginetta G40.
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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Ginetta G40 has manual transmission. 2003 Ginetta G40 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 Ginetta G40 | |
Make | Bentley | Ginetta |
Model | Continental | G40 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |