2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 437 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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.
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2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |