2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano 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 241 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 953 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Buick Verano, 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 643 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Verano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
