2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1790 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 823 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental T | 700 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
