2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 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 362 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1497 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 774 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Panda |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |