2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 962 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 230 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
