1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 16 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, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 855 kg more than 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Brooklands | Aventador |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 700 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 689 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
