2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2006 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS 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 270 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS.
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 (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2006 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Brooklands | STS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 66 L |
