2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1334 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1955 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |