1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (178 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Bentley Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Turbo | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
