1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1994 Volvo 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 61 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (240 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850.
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, 1994 Volvo 850, 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 850 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 | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Brooklands | 850 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |