2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 7 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 136 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 309 kg more than 2008 GMC Envoy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Envoy 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, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Bentley | GMC |
Model | Continental | Envoy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |