1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 BMW 529
To start off, 1999 BMW 529 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1999 BMW 529. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 529. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 825 kg more than 1999 BMW 529. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 529. (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 529. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 529 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 529 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1999 BMW 529 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 529 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
