2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Lexus LX
To start off, 2011 Lexus LX 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Lexus LX. (383 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LX weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2011 Lexus LX 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, 2011 Lexus LX 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LX. (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Continental | LX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
