1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 15 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, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 415 kg more than 2011 Audi S6.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S6. (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental | S6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
