2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate.
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 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1977 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Brooklands | Estate |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |