2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore 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) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 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 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 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 2008 Holden Commodore
Make Bentley Holden
Model Continental Commodore
Year Released 2001 2008
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


 

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