1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Brooklands | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 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 Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2340 mm |
