1988 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 905 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bentley Continental | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
