2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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 3,598 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 408 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 192 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
