1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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.
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1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | 212 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |