1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental 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 261 more horse power than 2002 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 972 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
