2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX 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 263 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. 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, 1996 Honda CRX, 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 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1996 Honda CRX | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | CRX |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2380 mm |