2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 975 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2950 mm |
