1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2011 Mazda B2300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands 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 158 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2011 Mazda B2300. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B2300. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda B2300 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 | 2011 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Brooklands | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
