2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1997 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 Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX 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 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | NSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
