1994 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 745 kg more than 1994 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 740 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2746 mm |
