2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 835 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1998 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 330 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
