2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. Both 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2011 Bentley Continental GTC are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 552 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 650 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
