2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Scimitar 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 388 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
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 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Bentley | Reliant |
Model | Brooklands | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2640 mm |