1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 375 kg more than 1999 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1999 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 740 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2940 mm |
