2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1973 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | Touring |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1573 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 | 876 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 |
