2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | HR-V | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
