2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
