2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme

To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1994 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Continental T 2000 Lotus Extreme
Make Bentley Lotus
Model Continental T Extreme
Year Released 2002 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6749 cc 700 cc
Horse Power 421 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 180 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 456 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2420 mm