1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 469 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Brooklands | Elise |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 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 | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2941 mm |