2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 10 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Ferrari California. (460 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2011 Ferrari California. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari California. (483 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari California. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | California |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 460 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
