2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Lexus LFA. (552 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus LFA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | LFA |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2606 mm |
