2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 338 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1994 Lotus Esprit.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
