1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician 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 10 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Bentley | Packard |
Model | Brooklands | Patrician |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 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 | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3240 mm |