2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 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 187 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (234 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Impala |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |