1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 BMW 316
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 12 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 308 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 985 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2008 BMW 316 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 316 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |