2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. 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 341 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | A5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |