2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, both 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 and 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Supersports (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8. (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 | 2013 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Continental |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 660 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2227 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1404 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.4 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
