2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 166 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 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 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
