1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 960 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Dodge Polara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Polara | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
