2004 BMW 630 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2004 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 574 kg more than 2004 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 630 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
