2003 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 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 212 more horse power than 2003 Porsche 911. (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911. 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 2003 Porsche 911. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 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:
| 2003 Porsche 911 | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | 911 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
