2001 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler Concorde would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 745 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Concorde | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Bentley |
| Model | Concorde | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |
