2001 Acura RSX vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RSX 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 (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2001 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2001 Acura RSX. 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 2001 Acura RSX. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RSX | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | RSX | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
