2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | TL | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
