1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | R Type Continental | 520 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |