1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 19 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 99 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 941 kg more than 2012 BMW 123. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 123 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
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 | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 51 L |