2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT 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 484 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. 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 2011 Fiat 500. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2003 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat 500 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 | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental GT | 500 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 319 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |