1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1997 BMW M3
To start off, both 1997 Bentley Brooklands and 1997 BMW M3 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 1997 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1997 BMW M3. 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) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1997 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | M3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
