2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 9 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 112 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 812 kg more than 2009 BMW 630. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 630 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 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 630 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |