2000 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2000 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Cobra | Azure |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2970 mm |