2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 347 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Bentley | Skoda |
Model | Continental | Fabia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |