1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 15 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 650. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 650 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
