2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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 361 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. 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 780 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Smart |
| Model | Continental | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 33 L |
