2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 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 479 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Brooklands | 440 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
