1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 637 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2009 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | M5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
