1991 Acura Legend vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP) has 407 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | Legend | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2746 mm |
