2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore 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 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Commodore.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Commodore |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |