2005 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1996 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2970 mm |
