2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 296 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee.
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. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee 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 | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Brooklands | Banshee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
