1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 193 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 945 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 330 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
