1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Brooklands | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
