2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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 459 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Fiero has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Fiero 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 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Fiero |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 220 Nm |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2380 mm |