1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 680 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
