1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 10 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Brooklands | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
