2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle, 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2000 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Shuttle |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |