1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 BMW 518
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 518 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 182 more horse power than 1989 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1989 BMW 518. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 BMW 518 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 518 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |