2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1991 BMW M12
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW M12 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1991 BMW M12. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW M12.
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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW M12. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW M12. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW M12 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1991 BMW M12 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | M12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
