2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (375 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 39 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2743 mm |
