2005 Acura TL vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2005 Acura TL. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 912 kg more than 2005 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | TL | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
