1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V 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 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Brooklands | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
