1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1958 BMW 503
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 930 kg more than 1958 BMW 503. 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1958 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 503 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
