1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 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 26 more horse power than 1997 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | F355 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
