1998 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Bentley State Limousine
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 2002 Bentley State Limousine 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. 2002 Bentley State Limousine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2002 Bentley State Limousine | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | State Limousine |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3850 mm |
