2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (367 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 426 kg more than 2013 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Continental T. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental T | A8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2992 mm |
