1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C 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 192 more horse power than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan 240 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1972 Nissan 240 C. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Brooklands | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
