1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 741 kg more than 2013 Ferrari California.
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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari California. (504 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari California. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California 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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2013 Ferrari California | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | California |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 504 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1709 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |