2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |