2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 819 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4476 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |