1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 588 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | SL |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |