1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 7 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 194 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 940 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2003 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Azure | Verada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
