2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 BMW 730
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 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 2004 BMW 730.
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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2004 BMW 730 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |