1998 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 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), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 2005 Bentley Continental 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3130 mm |
