1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands 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 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 130 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
