2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord 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 (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 956 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Accord | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
