2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. Both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 650 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental GT | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
