1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 844 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Brooklands | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
