1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental.
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) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M6. (705 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2006 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 507 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
