2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 2012 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental T | Viano |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |