1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Brooklands | GS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
