1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 153 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 716 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Brooklands | Caprice |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |