2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 283 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Honda Civic, 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 701 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic 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 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |