2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 404 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |