1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 17 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Brooklands | SRX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2807 mm |
