1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 176 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 358 kg more than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Brooklands | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |