2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 542 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Hyundai | Bentley |
| Model | Santa Fe | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
