1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 BMW 529

To start off, both 1999 Bentley Brooklands and 1999 BMW 529 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 103 more horse power than 1999 BMW 529. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 529. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 725 kg more than 1999 BMW 529. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 529. (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 529.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Brooklands 1999 BMW 529
Make Bentley BMW
Model Brooklands 529
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2350 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2840 mm


 

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