2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 211 more horse power than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep, 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Bentley | Saab |
| Model | Continental | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
