1999 Audi A3 vs. 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres
To start off, both 1999 Audi A3 and 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,000 cc (16 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres (615 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1999 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1999 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres 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, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A3. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A3 | 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A3 | Hunaudieres |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 615 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
