1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1977 BMW 320
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 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) has 140 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 320 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.
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1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1977 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 320 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |