2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 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 138 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 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.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |