2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 599. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 599 would be higher. Both 2009 Ferrari 599 and 2013 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ferrari 599. (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Ferrari 599. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari 599. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 599. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Bentley |
| Model | 599 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |
