2011 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
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 (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Saab 03-Sep | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Saab | Bentley |
| Model | 03-Sep | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4689 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1529 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
