1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1599 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 2010 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | 911 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 1048 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 96 L |
