1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 599.
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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 599 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 105 L |
