2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1996 BMW 840 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 840 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |