2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
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 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 511 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
