1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, both 1998 Bentley Turbo and 1998 BMW 316 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 289 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1998 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 316 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
