1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 BMW M6
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 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, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 665 kg more than 2004 BMW M6.
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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M6. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2004 BMW M6 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | M6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |