2006 Acura TL vs. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, both 2006 Acura TL and 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2006 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 925 kg more than 2006 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TL. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2006 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Acura TL | 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | TL | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3212 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |