1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Brooklands | Venga |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1710 kg |
