1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental.
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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 575 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 534 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |