2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Continental GTC 2007 Honda Accord
Make Bentley Honda
Model Continental GTC Accord
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5997 cc 1997 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 592 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 553 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 321 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1532 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 65 L


 

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