1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 1998 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sedona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
