2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2001 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 and 2001 Porsche 911 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 300 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Exp Speed 8 911
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 3598 cc 3392 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 600 HP 300 HP
Torque 651 Nm 351 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 1 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1000 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2360 mm


 

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