2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 282 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5298 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |