1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 BMW 545
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 8 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 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2006 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 545 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
