1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Brooklands | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
