2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 311 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 902 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3565 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
