2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 665 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Panamera. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | Panamera | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
