1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Brooklands | 88 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3110 mm |
