2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 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 226 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Brooklands | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
