2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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, 2013 Mini Countryman, 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 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman 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 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Bentley | Mini |
| Model | Continental | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1993 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |
