1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 176 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Turbo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1201 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
