1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 8 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 95 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra, 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Brooklands | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
