1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 18 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 97 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 869 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Brooklands | IS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
