1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 BMW 325
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1996 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1996 BMW 325. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1996 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
