2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster 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 501 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster 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 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Smart |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 190 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 | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |