2006 Acura RL vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 4 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 112 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 875 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | RL | Azure |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2970 mm |
