1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride 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 261 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1962 Renault Floride | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Brooklands | Floride |
Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |