2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 219 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
