2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 715 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 1997 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Continental GT | Legend |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
