1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1966 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 1800 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 199 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1966 Volvo P 1800. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1966 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Brooklands | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |