2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 6 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 604 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Convertible has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | Convertible |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
