2002 Audi R8 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC. (600 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 2565 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi R8. (698 Nm). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi R8 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | R8 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 698 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
