2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 383 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
