2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 196 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 330 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 290 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |