2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Fiat | Bentley |
Model | Palio | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5291 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |