1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 18 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 917 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brooklands | CC |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2708 mm |
