1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 926 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.

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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Azure Camaro
Year Released 1998 1997
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 0 HP
Torque 750 Nm 468 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 91.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2690 mm


 

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