2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 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 308 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408.
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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Brooklands | 408 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |