1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Brooklands 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 156 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 740 kg more than 2001 Toyota MR2. 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) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Brooklands | MR2 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |