2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 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) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 917. (520 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 917.
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) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Brooklands | 917 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |