1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1999 BMW 318
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 950 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1999 BMW 318 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Turbo | 318 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |