2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1225 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 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 | 2655 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
