2001 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 322 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 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) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Tundra 2012 Bentley Continental GT
Make Toyota Bentley
Model Tundra Continental GT
Year Released 2001 2012
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Horse Power 245 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 700 Nm
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1943 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1405 mm
Wheelbase Size 3270 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 91 L


 

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