2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 BMW 728
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 728 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 645 kg more than 1998 BMW 728. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1998 BMW 728 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 728 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |