2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
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 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 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 435 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (167 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1258 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 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 | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Beetle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2324 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1327 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |