1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Brooklands 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 94 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | Boxster |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |