1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1984 Buick Estate
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate 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 114 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 465 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1984 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Brooklands | Estate |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |