2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 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 660 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
