1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 1995 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |