2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 BMW 725
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 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 273 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1978 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 725 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
