1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 12 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Brooklands | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2746 mm |
