1980 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. 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 1980 Honda Civic. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Civic | Continental |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
