1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S-MX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S-MX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
