1977 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Accord | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
