2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari 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 286 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari 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.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 2003 Tata Safari | |
Make | Bentley | Tata |
Model | Continental | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |