2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 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:
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Brera | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 551 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |