2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 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 283 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
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 Chevrolet Sonic, 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 706 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Sonic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4039 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 46 L |