1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 15 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 121 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 2011 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 535 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
