1980 Audi Sport vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1980 Audi Sport. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | Sport | Continental |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
