2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan 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 486 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1735 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan. 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 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus Elan 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 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Elan |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |