2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX 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 394 more horse power than 1996 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Because 2009 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Brooklands | S-MX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |