1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2008 BMW 523
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 11 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 221 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 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 | 2008 BMW 523 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Turbo | 523 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |