1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 16 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 149 kg more than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Brooklands | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |