2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 910 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (289 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental GT 2002 Honda Accord
Make Bentley Honda
Model Continental GT Accord
Year Released 2005 2002
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2997 cc
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 553 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 86 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2340 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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