2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 BMW 323
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental 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 204 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 930 kg more than 2008 BMW 323. 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) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 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 | 2008 BMW 323 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 323 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |