1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 836 kg more than 1964 Jensen CV-8.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jensen CV-8. (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Brooklands | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |