1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Brooklands | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2942 mm |
