2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1975 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 520 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |