1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 14 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Brooklands | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2990 mm |
