2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Mahindra Armada
To start off, 2003 Mahindra Armada 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Armada. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 446 kg more than 2003 Mahindra Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mahindra Armada 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, 2003 Mahindra Armada 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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Mahindra Armada has manual transmission. 2003 Mahindra Armada 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 Mahindra Armada | |
Make | Bentley | Mahindra |
Model | Continental | Armada |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4310 mm |