2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 325 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 410 more horse power than 1982 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 325.
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 820 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 325. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 325 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.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1982 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |