1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 12 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, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 590 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Brooklands | IS |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 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 Weight | 2350 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2731 mm |