1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1980 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 316 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 207 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1980 BMW 316. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1980 BMW 316 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 316 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |