1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2012 Opel Zafira 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Opel Zafira. (238 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Zafira.
Because 1999 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Brooklands | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
