1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 52 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 889 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Brooklands | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3010 mm |
