2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 227 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Bentley | De Tomaso |
| Model | Brooklands | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
