2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1352 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |