1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 11 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 132 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Toyota Highlander, 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Bentley Azure 2009 Toyota Highlander
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Azure Highlander
Year Released 1998 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4700 RPM
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 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2800 mm


 

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