1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII 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 93 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 671 kg more than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Brooklands | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 77 L |