1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1998 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Shuttle | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Honda | Bentley |
Model | Shuttle | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |