1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1984 BMW 628
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 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 120 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 960 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1984 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 628 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
