1989 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 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), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 595 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 750 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| 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 | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
