1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 15 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 87 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 905 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2005 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Turbo | 330 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |