1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 14 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 152 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | X5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 85 L |
