2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. Both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2010 Bentley Continental GT are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Bentley Continental GT. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
