1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S. (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S has manual transmission. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Bentley | Koenigsegg |
Model | Continental | CC8S |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 655 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 752 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2659 mm |