2010 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1193 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima, 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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 796 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Brooklands | Optima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 1048 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 2655 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
