1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA 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 189 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1958 MG MGA | |
| Make | Bentley | MG |
| Model | Brooklands | MGA |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
