2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 290 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 909 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Exp Speed 8 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 461 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |