1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 16 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 100 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 475 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
