2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto 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 292 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental T | Concerto |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |