2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima 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 258 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (265 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2005 Nissan Maxima, 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) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Brooklands | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
