1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1997 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Brooklands | Esprit |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |