2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 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 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124.
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 962 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 124 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 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | 124 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1197 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 | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 38 L |