1999 Audi S8 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | S8 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 1050 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |