2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2008 Nissan Maxima 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 355 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 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 Maxima. 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 Maxima. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |