1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 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 263 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1750 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. 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 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1964 Honda S500 | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Brooklands | S500 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2010 mm |