2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 562 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
