2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental GT | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |