2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Honda NSX
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 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda NSX 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 326 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX. 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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
