2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 260 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Because 2001 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2001 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
