1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 BMW X5
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 11 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 105 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (316 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2007 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | X5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |
