1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Turbo 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 Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Turbo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 61 L |
