2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 BMW M1

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 M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW M1 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW M1.

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 (717 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW M1 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.

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