2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 12 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 273 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (327 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 220 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (498 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 327 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2947 mm |
