2000 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2746 mm |
