2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2009 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RL.
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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | RL | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |