2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2012 Holden Calais
To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T 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) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.
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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 2012 Holden Calais | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental T | Calais |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 278 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |