2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 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 534 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1645 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. 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, 2011 Fiat 500, 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 648 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat 500 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 | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
