1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 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 200 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Bentley | Riley |
Model | Brooklands | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |