1989 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 750 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
