1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 14 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 116 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 221 kg more than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Azure | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3042 mm |
