1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett 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 221 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Brooklands | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |
