1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (200 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra, 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Brooklands | Sentra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2685 mm |