1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 BMW 730
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 19 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 62 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 BMW 730. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2009 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 730 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
