1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
