1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Accord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |
