2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 930 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Altezza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2994 cc |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 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 | 1520 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
