1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2000 BMW Z3
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 10 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 149 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2000 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Turbo | Z3 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |