2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 6 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. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 685 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 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 | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 599 GTB Fiorano |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |