2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 172 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 135 L |
