1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 BMW 538
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 538. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 538 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 BMW 538. (341 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 538. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 620 kg more than 1992 BMW 538. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1992 BMW 538 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 538 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
