1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Brooklands | M250 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
