2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Mazda 6 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 461 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda 6, 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (181 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
