1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord 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 301 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord. 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, 1987 Honda Accord, 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 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Accord 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 | 1987 Honda Accord | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Accord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |