2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 713 kg more than 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan GT-R. (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan GT-R. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan GT-R has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
