1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 402 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 402 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Brooklands | 402 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 77 L |
