1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica 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 258 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1675 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Brooklands | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2170 mm |
