1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 17 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 71 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 845 kg more than 2012 BMW 128. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 128 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 271 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2659 mm |
