1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 124 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 237 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | 124 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 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 | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |