2008 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Pilot | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
