1998 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1995 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | NSX | Azure |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2970 mm |