2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 BMW 2002
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1972 BMW 2002.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 2002. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1972 BMW 2002 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental | 2002 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1990 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 46 L |