2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2003 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 2 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi RS6. (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi RS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2003 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | RS6 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
