2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 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 297 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30. 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 Hyundai i30, 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 721 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
Model | Continental | i30 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |