2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M 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 118 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 728 kg more than 2010 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Infiniti M 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, 2010 Infiniti M 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Continental | M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
