2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1990 Fiat Tempra
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1990 Fiat Tempra | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Tempra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |