1971 Audi 100 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | 100 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2746 mm |
