1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 906 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 84 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1813 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906. 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. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 906 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 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | 906 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 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 | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |