2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Arnage | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |