2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1999 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 Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Azure | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2540 mm |