2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
