2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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 440 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
