2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 398 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. 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 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, 2009 Citroen C5, 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | C5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
