2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Fiat Multipla
To start off, 2010 Fiat Multipla 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 319 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2010 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Fiat Multipla, 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 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Multipla. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Multipla. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Multipla has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Multipla 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 Fiat Multipla | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Multipla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |