2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1973 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2210 mm |