1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Azure | Ram |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3530 mm |