2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. 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 447 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 958 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Marathon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |