1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 15 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, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 BMW X6.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | X6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2933 mm |
