1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 635 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Brooklands | GTO |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |