2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1970 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Bizzarrini GT 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 494 more horse power than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1905 kg more than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1970 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1970 Bizzarrini GT 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 | 1970 Bizzarrini GT | |
Make | Bentley | Bizzarrini |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2210 mm |