1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 269 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Azure | Caldina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |