1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 955 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 525 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
