1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 16 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 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 911 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 320 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |