1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, 2006 Lexus GS is newer by 8 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 185 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (217 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS.
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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2006 Lexus GS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Azure | GS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |