1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 14 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 8 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (414 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (549 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental | A6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2916 mm |
