1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 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 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 242 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1950 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 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 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Azure | 7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2230 mm |