1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 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 92 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 143 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Azure | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3569 mm |
