1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Audi S8
To start off, 2011 Audi S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2011 Audi S8.
Because 2011 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S8 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2011 Audi S8 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental | S8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |