2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 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, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 BMW 760.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 760. (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 BMW 760 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 760 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 535 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |