1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 14 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 113 more horse power than 2009 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 685 kg more than 2009 BMW 535. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 535. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2009 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 535 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |