2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 280 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 123 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3302 mm |
