1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 846 kg more than 1989 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1989 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1989 Chrysler Viper 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Brooklands | Viper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
