1997 Rover 800 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 800 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1997 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 915 kg more than 1997 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 800 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Rover | Bentley |
| Model | 800 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
