2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 12 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 105 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 109 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 119 L |
