1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 798 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1996 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | M3 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |