1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 15 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 31 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Brooklands | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| 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 | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2807 mm |
