1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 BMW 535
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 8 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 153 more horse power than 2004 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 770 kg more than 2004 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 535. (561 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2004 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 535 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 561 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |