1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 11 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 185 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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1999 Bentley Continental | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental | Phaeton |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2881 mm |