2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CR-V 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 950 kg more than 1997 Honda CR-V.
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, 1997 Honda CR-V, 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) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CR-V. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 1997 Honda CR-V 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 | 1997 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |