2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic, 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 796 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 41 L |