2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Azure | S2000 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |