2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 BMW LMR
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW LMR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW LMR 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 835 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW LMR. (355 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW LMR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1999 BMW LMR | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | LMR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5999 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
