2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1774 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 796 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1962 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1962 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | S500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
