2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 362 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1525 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. 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 2008 Lotus Elise. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise 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 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |