2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 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 539 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1493 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 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 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Bentley | Riley |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
