2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 8 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 238 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
