2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Spitfire 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 476 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Bentley | Triumph |
| Model | Brooklands | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2110 mm |
