1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California 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 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 615 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Brooklands | California |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
