2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2006 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 767 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2006 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | STS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
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 | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |