2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
