2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 BMW 3
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1972 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
