2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 11 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 665 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 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 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
