2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC. (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Bentley |
| Model | Corniche | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1943 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2746 mm |
