1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Evora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |
