2008 Mazda CX-9 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 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2008 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda CX-9.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda CX-9. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Mazda | Bentley |
| Model | CX-9 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2746 mm |
