2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 2011 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 652 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Bentley | Tata |
Model | Continental | Sumo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2425 mm |