2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 BMW Coupe

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.

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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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