1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure 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 52 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit 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 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
