2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 780 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Legend |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
