1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 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 50 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 369 kg more than 1998 Bentley Azure.
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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3302 mm |
