1999 Audi R8 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi R8 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 2448 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8. (705 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | R8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
