2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental GT | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
