1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1477 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda 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.
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1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Brooklands | Panda |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |