1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Firebird 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) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 845 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Brooklands | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
