1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 12 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 282 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1187 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd, 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 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Azure | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |