1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 277 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1194 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental 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 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 30 L |