2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 BMW 128

To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 8 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 191 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 2012 BMW 128. 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 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bentley Continental 2012 BMW 128
Make Bentley BMW
Model Continental 128
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4374 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1748 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1412 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2659 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 53 L