1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola 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 276 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Stola. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Stola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | Stola | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1476 mm |
