2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |