2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
