1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1956 BMW 507
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1956 BMW 507. 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1956 BMW 507 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 507 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2490 mm |
