2000 Audi R8 vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 2448 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | R8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
