1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 14 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 126 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 936 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 523 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
