2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T 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 166 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental T | 530 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |