2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Continental Flying Spur Jetta
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1894 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 551 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 172 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2475 kg 1331 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 55 L