1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 16 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 81 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
