2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1494 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental GT | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
