2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 371 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 848 kg more than 2003 Holden Monaro. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
