1972 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | Touring | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |
