1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 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) has 237 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | 124 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |