2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo 120 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 (530 HP) has 471 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 120. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 120.
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 (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 935 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |
