2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1541 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Azure | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |
