2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 908 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
