2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1234 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 2010 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 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 780 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Honda | Bentley |
| Model | Civic | Azure |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
