2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 11 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 121 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 443 kg more than 2012 Acura ZDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Bentley | Acura |
| Model | Continental | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
