2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 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 444 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914.
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 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | 914 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |