1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1980 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen 181.
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 1980 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1980 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brooklands | 181 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
