1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1997 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 766 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Brooklands | P5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
