2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. (130 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen Interceptor has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen Interceptor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Interceptor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |