1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Azure | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 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 | 2450 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
