2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 962 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental T | 520 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
