2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2003 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Element 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 365 more horse power than 2003 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Element.
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, 2003 Honda Element, 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2003 Honda Element | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Brooklands | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
