2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. 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 152 more horse power than 2012 BMW 750. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 750. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 750 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |