2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (550 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
