1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volvo 460 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 178 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | 460 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
