2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 12 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental | Q7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |