1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 282 kg more than 1993 Bentley Brooklands.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Brooklands | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 82 L |
