2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 460 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
