2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Rover 75, 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Brooklands | 75 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 774 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |