2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 314 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 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 Porsche Boxster. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007 Porsche Boxster
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Continental Flying Spur Boxster
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5996 cc 2687 cc
Engine Type W boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 551 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 312 km/hour 256 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.2 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2475 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.7 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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