2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 246 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 935 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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 Nissan 350Z. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |