1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 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 220 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Azure | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |