2009 Honda Element 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 Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element 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 436 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 956 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Element 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 Element | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Element | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
