2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 BMW 628
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1984 BMW 628.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1984 BMW 628 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 628 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |