2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord 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 1300 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
