2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
