2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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, 2008 Opel Astra, 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 705 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Astra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
