1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 8 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 642 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Continental. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR has manual transmission. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Bentley | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Continental | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 2450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
