2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda RX-7 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 333 more horse power than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
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 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Brooklands | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2430 mm |