2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Kappa 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (173 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1996 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Azure | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
