1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental 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 92 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 505 kg more than 1997 BMW 850. 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) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1997 BMW 850 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 850 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |