1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |