2001 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Bentley Azure

To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure.

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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Acura NSX 2003 Bentley Azure
Make Acura Bentley
Model NSX Azure
Year Released 2001 2003
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 6745 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 480 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 750 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 1 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2970 mm


 

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