1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 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 226 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1984 Fiat 131. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Brooklands | 131 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |
