2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3110 mm |
