1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 BMW 630

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Bentley Continental 2006 BMW 630
Make Bentley BMW
Model Continental 630
Year Released 1995 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 381 HP 254 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 243 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 70 L


 

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