2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1319 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
