2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. Both 2003 Bentley Continental GT and 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental GT. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 144 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Continental GT. (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental GT | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 319 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
