1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 1996 Bentley Azure and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1193 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Tiburon. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Azure | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 53 L |
