2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2001 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1409 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2001 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 976 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |