2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental GTC | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
