2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental GTC | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |