2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Ferrari 612. (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2006 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 901 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ferrari 612. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari 612. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Ferrari | Bentley |
| Model | 612 | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
