1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy is newer by 15 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 273 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2011 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2011 Mazda Premacy, 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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 58 L |
