2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 551 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |