2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 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 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 336 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | Touring |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
