2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2006 Nissan Sentra, 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 638 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Sentra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |