1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1976 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1997 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 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 102 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 856 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1976 BMW 3.3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 3.3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 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 | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
