1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Brooklands | Ram |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3569 mm |