2002 BMW 760 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT

To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 226 kg more than 2002 BMW 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 760.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 760 2012 Bentley Continental GT
Make BMW Bentley
Model 760 Continental GT
Year Released 2002 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 1700 RPM
Top Speed 250 km/hour 318 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 4.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2094 kg 2320 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1943 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1405 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.5 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 91 L


 

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