1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Bentley | Panoz |
Model | Brooklands | Esperante |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |