2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Bentley Continental. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2013 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Nissan | Bentley |
Model | R 390 GT1 | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2746 mm |