2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Humber Sceptre 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 441 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
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 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1976 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Bentley | Humber |
Model | Brooklands | Sceptre |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |