2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 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 586 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 2140 kg more than 1958 Steyr 500. 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 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1958 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Steyr 500 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 | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Steyr |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 1850 mm |