2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental 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 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
