2002 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus SC would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2002 Lexus SC. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 915 kg more than 2002 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 601 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus SC | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | SC | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 1048 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1740 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 96 L |
