1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 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 227 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Brooklands | P4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 52 L |