1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 14 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 317 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2012 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 640 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Bentley Azure | 2012 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Azure | Jimny |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2260 mm |