2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1853 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 356 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 356 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2110 mm |
