1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 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 134 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Brooklands | 944 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
