1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Honda | Bentley |
Model | 1300 | Continental |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5998 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |