2009 Honda Insight 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 Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight 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 413 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1194 kg more than 2009 Honda Insight. 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 Insight. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Insight | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
