1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Familia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
