2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Capa 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 324 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. 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, 1999 Honda Capa, 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 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Capa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
