2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Audi TT
To start off, 2005 Audi TT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (179 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2005 Audi TT | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental | TT |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |