2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 120 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (301 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 36 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| 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 | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
