1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Bentley Turbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Turbo | Exp Speed 8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
