1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 SsangYong Korando 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 186 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Korando.
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1998 Bentley Azure | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Bentley | SsangYong |
Model | Azure | Korando |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |