1974 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1974 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | Touring | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 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 | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3066 mm |
