1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 11 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 81 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 855 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Brooklands | 325 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
