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 285 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 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 1050 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 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.
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 | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |