1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | Coupe |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |