2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 9 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 282 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (139 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 922 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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 699 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Orlando has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Orlando |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 176 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 | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4652 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1633 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |