2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Azure 2010 Honda Civic
Make Bentley Honda
Model Azure Civic
Year Released 2000 2010
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6747 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1305 kg


 

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