1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Buick Regal
To start off, 1998 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure 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 197 more horse power than 1998 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 956 kg more than 1998 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal, 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Regal. (312 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Azure | 1998 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Regal |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
