1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1975 Volvo 264
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 264 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 161 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 980 kg more than 1975 Volvo 264. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 264. (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1975 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | 264 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
