2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, 2012 Opel Combo 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 332 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
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 Opel Combo, 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 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Combo 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 | 2012 Opel Combo | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Combo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |