2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 875 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |