2004 Audi S4 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2004 Audi S4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 555 kg more than 2004 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (411 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S4 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 28.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
