2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 267 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |