1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
