2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Florian 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 903 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Bentley | Isuzu |
| Model | Brooklands | Florian |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
