1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 BMW Z3
To start off, both 1997 Bentley Continental and 1997 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 BMW Z3. (333 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1997 BMW Z3. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW Z3. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW Z3. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Bentley Continental | 1997 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | Z3 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |