1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 855 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Brooklands | Monaro |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |