2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 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), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| 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 | 493 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 Length | 5410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
