1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 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 101 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 453 kg more than 1954 Buick 70. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Brooklands | 70 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3230 mm |