2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Infiniti M
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 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti M 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 317 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
