2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Renault Espace
To start off, 2012 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 291 more horse power than 2012 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Espace.
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, 2012 Renault Espace, 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 (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Brooklands | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
