2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
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 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Panoz Esperante 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 297 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 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 Panoz Esperante. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Bentley | Panoz |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |