1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Turbo | 3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 75 L |
