2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1975 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Statesman. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Statesman |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |