1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 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 200 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Brooklands | 914 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
