2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Alpha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Alpha would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2001 Nissan Alpha.
Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Alpha. (359 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Alpha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2001 Nissan Alpha | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Alpha |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4490 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
