1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1973 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1973 Honda Life | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2090 mm |
