2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 368 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |