2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2011 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1385 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Panda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
