2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 477 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
