1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 19 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 237 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1431 kg more than 1989 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 19 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 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Brooklands | 19 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 115 L |
