1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman 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 29 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (272 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 930 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Brooklands | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
