1998 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Honda | Bentley |
Model | Accord | Continental |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |