1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1980 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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.
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1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1980 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | 312 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |