1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 772 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Brooklands | 370Z |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |