2013 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, both 2013 Bentley Continental and 2013 Ferrari 458 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Ferrari 458. (570 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Ferrari 458. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458. 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Bentley Continental | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 458 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2118 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3065 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.6 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |