1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 18 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 134 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mazda 3, 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Brooklands | 3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |
