2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 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 281 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |