1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Brooklands | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
