2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus GS 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 377 more horse power than 1999 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 925 kg more than 1999 Lexus GS. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1999 Lexus GS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |