1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1996 TVR Griffith

To start off, both 1996 Bentley Brooklands and 1996 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 76 more horse power than 1996 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1996 TVR Griffith. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Griffith. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1996 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1996 TVR Griffith 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 1996 TVR Griffith
Make Bentley TVR
Model Brooklands Griffith
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3946 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 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 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2290 mm


 

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