2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 Holden Calais
To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP) has 258 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.
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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (530 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 Holden Calais | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Calais |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 530 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |