2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 992 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman 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 636 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Continental | Countryman |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |