2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 BMW V12
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW V12 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 836 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1998 BMW V12 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | V12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 909 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1614 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
