1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 766 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Brooklands | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
