2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 160 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 177 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | NV |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |