2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1992 BMW 540 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 540 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |