1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Brooklands | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2746 mm |
