1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Brooklands | K 70 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |