1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 11 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 112 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Brooklands | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
