2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CR-V 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) has 293 more horse power than 1997 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1997 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda CR-V 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CR-V. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 1997 Honda CR-V 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 | 1997 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | CR-V |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |