1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 620 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Brooklands | 550 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |