1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Brooklands | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
