2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2008 Porsche 911 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 231 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |