1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 16 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 292 kg more than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Brooklands | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3302 mm |
