2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1997 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bristol Blenheim 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 180 more horse power than 1997 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1997 Bristol Blenheim.
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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1997 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Brooklands | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
