1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Honda 1300
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 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 220 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Brooklands | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2200 mm |
