2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 BMW 317

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 317. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 317 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 291 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1995 BMW 317. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 317 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 317 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 1995 BMW 317
Make Bentley BMW
Model Continental 317
Year Released 2000 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 380 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2710 mm