1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 510 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 5.8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 786 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |