1973 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1973 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | BMW | Bentley |
Model | Touring | Continental |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |