1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 475 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot, 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
