2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (485 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
