2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 BMW Formula One

To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Formula One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Formula One would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 BMW Formula One. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Formula One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 2002 BMW Formula One. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Formula One. (355 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Formula One.

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