1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1974 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Bentley Continental | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |