1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 BMW 528
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 2 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 93 more horse power than 2000 BMW 528. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 BMW 528. 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) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2000 BMW 528 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 528 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |