2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 12 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 21 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 650. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 650 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
