2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 370 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z 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, 2002 Honda Z 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 815 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |
