1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 18 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, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 840 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2008 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | M3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |
