2005 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Renault | Bentley |
| Model | Clio | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
