1996 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 501 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 840 | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
