2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1950 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1950 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Bentley | Triumph |
| Model | Brooklands | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 54 L |
