2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 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 578 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1910 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1950 mm |
