1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | Panamera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |