2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure 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 264 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
