2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2008 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. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Azure | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
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 | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |