1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 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 278 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 600 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 | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2010 mm |