1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 5 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 975 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bristol Fighter. (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bristol Fighter. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2003 Bristol Fighter 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 | 2003 Bristol Fighter | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Azure | Fighter |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 714 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |