1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1944 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Bentley | Packard |
| Model | Brooklands | 12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3440 mm |
