1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 316 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
