2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Octavia 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 1962 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
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 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Brooklands | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1221 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 | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 5410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 30 L |
