2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental 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 226 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Express |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
