1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Brooklands | Firebird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 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 | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |