2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Opel Insignia 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 385 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Insignia 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 | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2737 mm |