2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 7 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 299 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda HR-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, 2008 Honda HR-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 @ 2200 RPM) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-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 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | HR-V |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 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 | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |