1999 Bentley Hunaudieres vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres would be higher. At 8,000 cc (16 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres (615 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 258 kg more than 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Hunaudieres (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Hunaudieres | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 615 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
