1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo 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 75 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 51 L |
