1992 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 934 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | BMW | Bentley |
Model | 540 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 1048 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3117 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |