2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. Both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2005 Cadillac Escalade are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 52 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (650 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2005 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
