1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 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 31 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | Cayman |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2416 mm |