1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 1998 Bentley Azure and 1998 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 205 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Express. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 1998 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Express |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3440 mm |