2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Bentley Continental T 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 2002 Bentley Continental T. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental T | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
