1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 15 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Brooklands | 300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 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 | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3052 mm |
