2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Doblo is newer by 10 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 352 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Doblo.
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, 2011 Fiat Doblo, 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 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Doblo. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Doblo 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 | 2011 Fiat Doblo | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Doblo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2755 mm |