2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |