1974 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 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), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1365 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 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 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | Touring | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| 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 | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 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 | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2745 mm |
