1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 13 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 515 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 640 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
