2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 205 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 360. (395 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 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 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Exp Speed 8 | 360 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |