2004 Opel Signum 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 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Signum 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 (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum. 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 2004 Opel Signum. 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 (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Opel | Bentley |
| Model | Signum | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
