2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 315 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
