1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 19 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 766 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brooklands | SLS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1261 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
