2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Mark II. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 895 kg more than 2002 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mark II 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 (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2002 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
