2005 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1137 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
