2006 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | MDX | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
