2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna. 2003 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental GT | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 319 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |